A 230 G with special bodywork

JUN 15 2006 · 12:00

A Mercedes-Benz 230 G fitted with a special raised body of the kind used for the papal conversions and for parade and inspection vehicles. The G-Class chassis was chosen for these jobs because it could carry a tall, heavy superstructure and still crawl through a crowd at walking pace. The vehicle or site is period; this photograph was taken in 2006.